Lvn Jobs in Chico, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institution.
• Clinical competencies must be current.
• Possess a current and valid license issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
• Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED).

Responsibilities

• Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with the clinics policies and procedures.
• Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and the therapeutic effects treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physician.
• Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) or RN in a timely manner.
• Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and carrying out physician's orders.
• Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered.
• Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting, identifying minor illnesses.
• Assist mental health professionals by contributing to the treatment planning process and the formal evaluation of patient/youth progress by monitoring and recording observed patient behavior.
• Participate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments.
• Document in the patient/youth health record the nursing care and treatment provided and the patient/youth response to facilitate the continuity of care and communicate to other healthcare providers.

Benefits

• Ongoing Assignment
• Healthcare Benefits through Nightingale's List
• Morning and Evening shifts available
• Paid Sick Time
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Paychecks